Alumni interviews

Have a read of our latest alumni interview with Lauren Matherick, a Class of 2012 Law graduate! Hi Lauren! Why did you choose to study at Cardiff University? I chose Cardiff University for a number of reasons the top two being: Location; Cardiff is a beautiful city, it was far enough away from my familyRead more

Our next Alumni Profile features Ryan Marks who is now a Research Associate at Cardiff University! Hi Ryan! Why did you choose to study at Cardiff University and what did you study? “I selected Cardiff for many reasons. I knew that I wanted to study Mechanical Engineering and Cardiff ranked highly for the subject inRead more

Welcome to the first of our Alumni Profiles, where we look at the successes and memories of Cardiff Alumni. Professor Price has been part of Cardiff University for many years, in many roles, most recently as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience and Academic Standards. Have a read of our interview with her below! Thank youRead more

Emma Board-Davies has just completed her PhD at Cardiff and having been here since her undergraduate degree she is more than qualified to tell us all about it… Why did you choose to study at Cardiff University & what did you study? I did my undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science at Cardiff University and lovedRead more

“For those entering the job market, remember the skills you’ve learnt at university, and apply them to your work situation. Don’t forget them – use them!” Cardiff alumni Julian is now a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management in the Cardiff Business School. Hi Julian! What did you study at Cardiff University? I did a BScRead more

“Cardiff University is an amazing place to work. The people make this place. If you get a chance, try and give something back – however small.” Chris Jones is an alumni of Cardiff University, and he now works in Public Relations. Hi Chris! Why did you choose to study Politics at Cardiff University?Read more

“Being an international student wasn’t in any way strange. If I hadn’t come to Cardiff to do the MA, I wouldn’t have known that it was possible to study popular music as an academic subject.” California native Dr Sarah Hill studied at Cardiff University before going on to lecture here. Hi Sarah. What did youRead more

“Take the time to explore different options and don’t obsess too much about picking making the ‘right choice’” Hannah is a graduate of the MA in Journalism Studies here at Cardiff University, and she now works in the Centre for Community Journalism. Hi Hannah, you’re a fellow JOMEC graduate! Why did you choose to studyRead more

“I would say don’t just rely on your degree, you need to be doing other things as the labour market is so competitive.” In the next interview of our alumni series we’re talking to Dawn Mannay, Cardiff University protégée and current Psychology lecturer. Hi Dawn. You’ve been in Cardiff for a while now,Read more

“My experience was the perfect blend of working hard, playing hard and meeting new people from different backgrounds both on the course and outside of it. It was a great opportunity to explore what I was interested in.” If you studied in or around the Glamorgan building, then you might recognise Dr Neil Harris, SeniorRead more